anyway

[en-ee-wey] / ˈɛn iˌweɪ /

ADVERB

by any means

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anyhow ever once

WEAK

at all at any rate however in any case in any event in any manner nevertheless

Example Sentences

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But he does one anyway, coming about 10 feet from the surface of the sound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Modern manufacturing is done by robots, so bringing back manufacturing isn’t going to bring back jobs, anyway.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

He watched the movie anyway and later purchased one from an eBay reseller for a premium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

"I can't see anyway to meet these costs when I retire."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

They’d never come here anyway, they’re not allowed.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver